Penn State defensive end Abdul Carter has indeed partnered with Chipotle, a fast-casual Mexican food restaurant in the US, as part of his NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) deal. According to On3, Carter signed this deal on March 4, 2025. While the specific details of the partnership, such as a limited-time menu item, aren’t publicly available, it’s clear that Carter’s impressive football skills and marketability have attracted notable brands like Chipotle.
Some of Abdul Carter’s notable NIL deals include ¹:
– *Chipotle*: Signed on March 4, 2025
– *NextGenCamps*: Signed on June 12, 2023
– *Inch & Co.*: Signed on December 9, 2022, which included a Tesla for one year
– *Big Dean’s Hot Chicken*: Signed on October 17, 2022
– *Success with Honor*: Signed on July 20, 2022, a collective supporting Penn State student-athletes
Abdul Carter’s NIL deal worth is estimated to be around $478,000, according to On3. His partnership with Chipotle is likely a strategic move to leverage his athletic prowess and popularity to promote the brand. Carter’s NFL draft prospects are also looking promising, with some projections ranking him as high as the top 5 in the 2025 draft ².
